Cat grass is simply a marketable name given to several different types of grass that have been packaged up and sold for cats to eat or chew on. There’s no such thing as a species called “cat grass”. Instead these products will use well known grasses like oat, rye, wheat and barley. So if you’re […]
Daisies – Are Daisies Safe for Guinea Pigs to Eat? Do you have daisies growing on your lawn and wondering if it’s safe to let your guinea pigs browse on them? First of all: make sure what’s growing is indeed the daisy. Lookalike plants can appear similar but can often be completely unrelated. Daisy is […]
Knowing what to feed your guinea pigs is vitally important. But knowing which foods should strictly be avoided is also vital knowledge to have – your guinea pig’s health (and potentially their life) depends on it. Many foods are completely, 100% off limits to guinea pigs and should never ever be given to them. Below […]
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kale? Kale is very rich in a range of nutrients, hence its modern day label of a “superfood” – for human consumption at least. But what about guinea pigs? Should guinea pigs eat kale, and if so, how much and how often? This leafy green is actually part of the cabbage […]
Are Cauliflower & Cauliflower Leaves Safe For Guinea Pigs to Eat? Cauliflower leaves are safe for guinea pigs to eat. These should be given in moderation. Cauliflower itself – the main part of the vegetable that we eat – is also OK for guinea pigs however only in very small amounts. Many guinea pigs will […]
Guinea pigs love to chew. Guinea pigs need to chew. The quality hay you provide will greatly help with guinea pig dental health as they chew on it. But what else could guinea pigs chew on for some extra fun and enrichment? Buying chew toys is rewarding. After all, who doesn’t love seeing our piggies […]
Hay is a staple food in the diet of your guinea pig. Hay should make up about 80% of the diet of a guinea pig, and it needs to be high quality hay to meet their nutritional needs. There are lots of different types of hay though, and not all hay is created equal. Some […]
Lettuce is a high water content green vegetable that is actually related to daisies There are lots of different types of lettuce, and some are better than others. One of the most common types of lettuce out there is iceberg lettuce. Unfortunately this is also the main one that guinea pigs should not eat. This […]
Guinea pigs can eat all parts of a cucumber, including the skin. The tiny seeds are also safe as they are too small and soft to cause a problem for guinea pigs, unlike most other seeds which should never be provided. Cucumbers are often thought of as a vegetable, but are actually a fruit, or […]
Everybody knows a fat cat or two. You might even have one yourself. An overweight, inactive cat is not a rare cat. It’s also not a healthy cat. You can control the diet side of your cat’s weight loss or weight maintenance program, but getting him to move around more definitely proves a much greater […]